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France has upped the ante in the quest for fusion power by maintaining a plasma reaction for over 22 minutes – a new record. The milestone was reached on Feb. 12 at the Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives WEST Tokamak reactor. -
Elecom has launched the world's first power bank to feature a sodium-ion battery inside. It promises significantly longer cycle life than traditional lithium-ion batteries, as well as the ability to operate in extremely hot and cold climes. -
MIT spin-off Quaise is still trying to use fusion technology to drill the deepest hole in history and unlock clean, virtually limitless, supercritical geothermal energy. But how does it work? And are they even close to realizing their vision?
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Bone conduction speaker lulls you to sleep without disturbing anyone else
April 18, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonBe it wrestling with headphones or earbuds, or sharing a bed with someone that prefers silence, drifting off to sleep with an audio soundtrack is not always practical. But this handy, inexpensive speaker is here to keep the peace in the bedroom. -
Better-landing bee robot draws on the legs of the crane fly
April 17, 2025 | Ben CoxworthEven if you've built one of the world's best insect-inspired micro air vehicles, it won't be that useful if it can't stick a landing. That's why Harvard scientists have now given their RoboBee a set of long, jointed legs like those of the crane fly. -
First folding color e-reader breaks cover
April 17, 2025 | Paul RiddenStoring 100s of books on a digital device is a great way to satisfy your thirst for adventure without needing lots of shelving. But e-readers don't feel book-like. Now E Ink has partnered with Readmoo to launch the first foldable color e-book reader. -
British Army energy weapon blasts drones by the swarm
April 16, 2025 | David SzondyThe British Army has successfully tested a Radiofrequency Directed Energy Weapon (RF DEW) that took out multiple swarms of drones simultaneously and near instantaneously using high-frequency radio waves at a cost of 10p (US$0.13) per shot. -
Electricity from rainwater: New method shows promise
April 16, 2025 | Michael FrancoTiny drops of water might not seem like powerhouse energy producers, but a new method shows how simple tubes might be able to turn falling rain into an energy source. In tests, the method was able to power up 12 LED lights. -
Take note: 4G takes E Ink scribbling mobile with Bigme B7 launch
April 15, 2025 | Paul RiddenDigital notebooks with E Ink screens offer scribblers, jotters and doodlers an old school paper-like creative experience while also cramming in modern tech. The latest to join the party comes in the shape of a color E Ink tablet called the Bigme B7. -
New fuel switches US nuclear reactor from Regular to Premium
April 15, 2025 | David SzondyA US nuclear reactor has switched from Regular to Premium fuel with Southern Nuclear inserting four Lead Test Assemblies (LTAs) into the Vogtle Unit 2 reactor in Waynesboro, Georgia that contains uranium enriched above 5% – a US commercial first. -
Eye-friendly color ePaper monitor extends mobile screen space
April 15, 2025 | Paul RiddenThere appears to be a race on to launch the first 13.3-inch color ePaper monitor. Dasung currently has an Indiegogo waiting in the wings, but it's looking like Bigme will be first to the line with pre-order status for its B13 device. -
AR carpentry system eliminates the need for pencils and tape measures
April 14, 2025 | Ben CoxworthFactory wood-cutting robots may be capable of fast and intricate carpentry tasks, but they're expensive – plus they put actual carpenters out of work. A new augmented reality system splits the difference, by guiding the hands of human carpenters. -
E Ink goes large with 75-inch high-resolution, color-rich ePaper display
April 14, 2025 | Paul RiddenE Ink demonstrated a new flavor of its Kaleido color electronic paper technology at ISE 2025 back in February, which is designed for big outdoor displays. Now the company has announced a 75-inch display featuring its color-rich Spectra 6 ePaper.
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